Two Hubble Space Telescope images of asteroid P/2013 P5, taken on September 10th and 23rd, 2013. The asteroid is surprisingly displaying six distinct tails, a phenomenon not yet fully understood by scientists. The images show the evolving dust streams emanating from the asteroid, fueling speculation about its rapid rotation and the release of previously gravity-bound dust.

Astronomy Picture from 12/11/2013

The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131112.html


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Two Hubble Space Telescope images of asteroid P/2013 P5, taken on September 10th and 23rd, 2013, showcasing its six unusual dust tails. The images depict a significant change in the asteroid's dust streams over a short period, highlighting a mysterious astronomical phenomenon.

Astronomy Picture from 12/11/2013

The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131112.html


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